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Cargo Plane Crash-lands at Iran’s Karaj Airport

The plane crashed after the pilot lost control at the Fat’h airport. Reports say the plane was flying from Bishkek Kirgizstan, but mistakenly landed at Fat’h airport instead of Payam airport and the pilot could not control the plane on the runway.

Cargo Plane Crash-lands at Iran’s Karaj AirportAccording to Fars News Agency, officials say the cargo plane hit the airport wall and then smashed at a residential town near the airport.

The plane was reportedly carrying meat from Kyrgyzstan.

Rescue operations are underway at the site of the incident.

Emergency officials say rescue teams have recovered bodies of several victims from the site of cargo plane crash.

Kyrgyzstan’s Manas airport says the cargo plane that crashed in Iran on Monday had flown from this airport, but it belonged to Iran’s Payam Air.

Africans Cooperate with Iranian Knowledge-based Companies in 3 New Fields

Recently, efforts have been made by the international affairs department of the vice presidency for science and technology to expand the export of knowledge-based companies to Africa.

47 knowledge-based companies accompanied the Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari during his visit to Africa.

South Africa is the most advanced country in the African continent in terms of economics, and Sattari’s second trip was made at the request of the minister of science and technology department of South Africa.

In these meetings, 100 African companies were also present.

Likewise, investors and managers from large African companies attended the ceremony and held talks with Iranian knowledge-based companies. The goal of these meetings was not only attraction of capital, but also commercialisation, and sales of products and technology.

For a brief review of Iran’s achievements in various fields of science and technology, check the book “Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review

Companies in the field of oil and gas, information technology and polymer were the ones that traveled to Africa for the second time.

In the first visit, knowledge-based companies in the field of agriculture and health traveled to Africa to work with African companies. Of course, this process is being completed and companies from other areas will also make such visits.

Based on the announcement of companies in Africa, there have been 10 MoUs signed officially, but there are some that have not been officially announced.

Every Day Several Clients Ask to Buy Iran’s Oil: Official

Amir-Hossein Zamaninia said at the time of sanctions, maintaining the oil market is not easy, but fortunately Iran has now found shadow markets that can be used to export oil.

Speaking at a conference in Tehran, the Iranian official expressed that there is an unequal economic war going on and in this situation maintaining the oil market is not an easy job, but some issues are surprising.

“We are not in a bad situation. We will break embargos and succeed in this war,” the deputy oil minister for international affairs said.

He added that there are many opportunities to export oil products that are not used.

Zamaninia further underlined that think tanks should be formed on the idea of exporting oil products, adding that to export these products new markets must be found.

He went on to say that in neighbouring countries, such as Iraq, Turkey and Afghanistan, there are many opportunities for exporters.

Regarding the SPV, this Iranian official said “we are pursuing this issue on a daily basis. Although the Europeans are under the influence of the US, in Europe nobody has said that its implementation is impossible.”

“If this mechanism works, it will be helpful, but it will not solve all the problems of the country. The launch of this mechanism will help expand trade and financial relations with Europe and other trading partners,” he maintained.

Zamaninia emphasised that “We hope Europe will take advantage of the opportunities. The European Union has come to this conclusion that it needs to be more independent in its relations with the United States because of Washington’s withdrawal from international treaties.”

Iran FM in Baghdad for High-Level Talks

The Iraqi prime minister, in his meeting with Zarif, underlined his country’s eagerness to establish best relations with all neighboring countries including Iran.

Iraq is looking forward to a better future of ties with Iran, a statement by the Iraqi premier’s office quoted Abdul-Mahdi as saying.

He voiced his satisfaction with talks recently held by the Iraqi President during his last visit to Tehran, expressing hope that sharing visits between the two countries’ officials would result in promoting bilateral ties.

For his part, Zarif stressed his country’s support for Iraq and its government so as to enhance the country’s political and democratic path as well as boost bilateral ties in all fields.

In a separate meeting, Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart also reviewed bilateral relations and stressed the need to enhance ties with a focus on common grounds and expand economic, trade and industrial cooperation between the two sides.

The Iraqi foreign minister thanked Iran for assisting Iraq in fighting terrorism.

The ministers also talked about regional issues, particularly Syria, Yemen and other challenges facing the Middle East. The two sides highlighted the need for supporting the legitimate demands of the Palestinian people and their right to return to their homeland.

The two officials also discussed facilitating the travel of people and businessmen, connecting Iran and Iraq’s railroads, the unilateral US sanctions, and facilitating shipping at the border river of Arvand Rud.

The Iranian foreign minister, in turn, praised the unique role of religious authorities and political leaders of Iraq in protecting the security, stability and territorial integrity of the Arab country.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

The top story in all papers today was the Iranian officials’ strong protest against Poland’s decision to co-host an anti-Iran conference in collaboration with the US.

Also a top story was the second consecutive win of the Iranian national football team in the AFC Asian Cup 2019 in the UAE, which booked a place for the Team Melli in the next round of the tournament.

A viral video of several Iranian conscripts dancing to the music they themselves are playing also received great coverage. Many feared the video would lead to their punishment, but the top military service official General Kamali surprisingly supported the draftees in a post on his Instagram account, and said it is their right to be happy.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

Abrar:

1- Pompeo Invites Netanyahu to Attend US’ Anti-Iran Summit

2- Washington: We Won’t Issue Any Further Exemptions for Oil Imports from Iran

3- Pompeo: We’ll Continue Our Cooperation with Bahrain on Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Abrar-e Varzeshi:

1- Iran Advances to Next Round of AFC Asian Cup

2- Vietnamese Coach: We Were Took Weak to Counter Iranian Strikers

3- Let’s Go and Defeat Iraq

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Analyst: GOP Will Probably Have to Pick Another Candidate in 2020

2- General: Confidential Documents of Sacred Defence Will Be Published

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Washington’s Anti-Iran Summit in Poland

2- Pompeo’s Dream in Warsaw Won’t Come True [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Donya-ye Eqtesad:

1- Tehran’s Strategic Patience over JCPOA

  • Foreign Affairs Reviews Three Reasons Why Iran Stays in JCPOA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Ebtekar:

1- Poland Summit Aimed at Covering Up Deal of the Century

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Etemad:

1- Long Live Iranian Soldiers

  • Viral Video of Conscripts Dancing to Music Sparks Controversy
  • Top General: It’s Their Right to Be Happy

2- Iran Leader to Students Abroad: Be Pioneers in Making Iran Independent

3- New Aggression, New Year

  • Israel Says Has Dropped 2,000 Bombs on Syria in One Year

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Ettela’at:

1- Zarif: Poland Won’t Be Able to Wash Shame of Hosting Anti-Iran Summit

2- New York Times Publishes Photo of Iran’s Yazd, Calls It Jewel of Mideast

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Hamshahri:

1- Warsaw Show: Iran Strongly Raps Poland for Plan to Host Anti-Tehran Meeting

2- US Has Reinforced Ties with Poland in Past 2 Year to Cause Rift in EU

3- Millions of Dollars’ Worth of Artworks Sold at Tehran Auction

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Iran:

1- Four Bills Prepared by Gov’t to Protect Women’s Rights: VP

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Javan:

1- US Downgrades from Maximum Sanctions to Seminar in Poland’s Circus

2- Europe Not Successful in JCPOA Test: Moscow

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Iranian Officials React to Poland Anti-Iran Conference

2- Iran Starts Extracting Gas from Phases 22 to 24 of South Pars Gas Field

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Kayhan:

1- Yellow Vest Protesters Call for People’s Attacks on Banks

2- Terrorists’ Ringleader in Syria: Our Sponsors Threw Us out Like Toilet Papers

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Sazandegi:

1- Iran Strongly Advances to Next Round of AFC Asian Cup with Saman, Sardar

2- Has Macron Lost His Power of Controlling Populism?

  • Case of Louis XVI to Be Repeated?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Shahrvand:

1- Give Medals to These Conscripts

  • Viral Video of Draftees Dancing to Music Makes Everyone Happy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Shargh:

1- Iraq Hub of Trade Talks: Iran FM Due in Baghdad at Head of Delegation

2- Poland Betrays Iran’s Mercies

3- Riyadh to Try Six Human Rights Activists

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13


 

Sobh-e Now:

1- Expel Polish Envoy to Tehran

  • Iranian Foreign Ministry Should Decisively React to Warsaw Summit

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 13

First VP Downplays Anti-Iran Poland Conference as ‘Desperate’ Move

Speaking on Sunday, Es’haq Jahangiri said Americans have made every effort to place maximum economic pressure on Iran, yet they have failed to reach their objectives including to disrupt Iran’s oil trade.

“… Their only option is to return from the wrong path they have treaded,” Jahangiri said, adding that Americans look naive for thinking their efforts would lead to Iran’s defeat.

The US State Department announced Friday that it will host a global conference in Poland on February 13-14 to discuss the Middle East, and Iran in particular.

Iranian officials believe it is part of the US pressure campaign against the country, and have strongly criticized Warsaw for joining the US in holding the summit.

‘Wakeful Winter’ Festival Underway in Iran’s Ardabil

The Wakeful Winter Festival offers tens of programs including the unveiling of the country’s largest snowman, shooting competitions, making snow sculptures, playing local winter games, performing traditional folk music and other happy shows.

The festival will be held in all cities of Ardabil province, including Khalkhal which hosted the first week.

Khalkhal is a mountainous region with temperate summers and cold winters. Due to its geographical location and mountainous conditions, it has the most interesting mineral water resources.

Special facilities are provided for tourists who want to use these mineral waters during the Festival.

The festival, which has begun on December 22, will be open to visitors until late March.

Here are photos of the festival retrieved from Fars News Agency:

Iran about to Unveil Homegrown Type of Nuclear Fuel Rod

Speaking to IRIB News on Sunday, Ali Akbar Salehi said the new type of fuel, which will be unveiled soon, would boost productivity of the reactor.

“We have made such a great progress in the nuclear science that we can develop new types of fuel, instead of reverse engineering and using the design of others,” he said.

Salehi said the design of the new type of nuclear fuel was a major challenge in developing reactors, which means Iran has overcome technical hurdles and is now closer to building its own reactors.

For a brief review of Iran’s achievements in various fields of science and technology, check the book “Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review

The TRR is a light-water reactor developed by the US and given to Iran in 1967, along with weapon-grade uranium fuel.

After the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran was unable to supply the required fuel from abroad, so the reactor was modified to use fuel enriched below 20%, which could be bought from Argentina.

In 2012, Iran announced that for the first time it was loading domestically made rods into the reactor, after foreign producers refused to sell it to Tehran.

Iran’s Parliamentary Delegation in Syria for Talks

The delegation, headed by Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, the chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, is to meet high-ranking Syrian officials during the trip.

Tehran lent a helping hand to Damascus since the early month of the seven-year conflict in Syria, sending advisors to assist the anti-terror drive in the country.

Iran is currently exploring opportunities to contribute to the economic reconstruction of Syria.

Poland Film Week in Tehran Called Off in Protest at Anti-Iran Meeting

“Iran has warmly hosted various nations and ethnic groups in their hard times, particularly the Polish people,” said Hossein Entezami, the director of the Cinema Organization, referring to Iran’s hosting of Polish refugees during the World War ll.

Poland Film Week in Tehran Called Off in Protest at Anti-Iran Meeting“To protect the dignity of Iran and Iranians, the Polish film week will be postponed until Warsaw shows appropriate behaviour,” he said, referring to a cultural event which used to be held in Iran annually in late January and early February.

Last year, the film week was co-organizer by the cinematheque of Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and the Poland’s Embassy in Tehran

The US State Department announced Friday that it will host a global conference in Poland on February 13-14 to discuss the Middle East, and Iran in particular.

Poland claims the conference would not target Iran, but Iranian officials believe it is part of the US pressure campaign against the country.

Poland Film Week in Tehran Called Off in Protest at Anti-Iran Meeting